In this post, we will show you the differences between the different types of virus scans provided by Windows Security. Windows Defender, or Windows Security/Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to protect against phishing and ransomware as well as other features such as ...

Emsisoft Anti-Malware, or EAM, is a malware removal program that is designed to be used alongside your normal anti-virus solution. We have found that EAM is a great companion program to perform ...

With its clean, pared-down interface, Avira Prime is one of the better newbie-friendly antivirus suites we’ve seen, especially with its strong online protection. Its features include a password ...

Windows’ built-in security tools haven’t always been the best around. But Windows 11 is not only better in this regard. It’s also easier. Not only in terms of accuracy in its malware scan tool but ...

Are you in need of quick infection diagnosis? Online Antivirus services are very useful cyber security tools to identify malicious software by scanning your computer, specific files and URLs. Although ...

Think that your current antivirus scanner might have let something slip into your digital fortress? Microsoft has a standalone security scanner that you can use to give your system the once over. The ...

Certain malware applications consume valuable resources that critical services and applications need to operate. Worms, for example, can cause a spike in central processing unit and RAM usage, slowing ...